Escitalopram Prescribing at HERSHAM SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
495
Total Quantity
20.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+73.9%
HERSHAM SURGERY prescribed 495 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,484 to the NHS. This is 73.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,183 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,484 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +73.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.